On the tracks of henri iv, the albret country

Today's destination is the albret country, a fiefdom of the " gallant green knight " situated between the armagnac vineyards and the rivers baïse and gélise. you will discover a rich and diverse heritage, from fortified villages to renaissance castles.

Francescas founded by edward i of england  Bastide founded in 1286 by Edward I of England. It has retained its medieval appearance, with its square and covered arcades and half-timbered houses. Here are also the remains of the seat of La Hire, the lord of the area and the famous companion of Joan of Arc.  Visit also of : the 13th century church with its beautiful galleries and the Metal Box Museum.

Moncrabeau,a site famous for its annual " festival of lies "  A site famous for its annual " Festival of Lies " (first Sunday in August). A signposted tour explains the " Liers' Academy ", which was founded in the 18th century.

Le fréchou, in the path of henry iv  Panoramic views.  Visit of : the 13th century castle and the 13th century church which houses a 16th century painted figure of Christ.

Mézin,the birthplace of armand fallières  The birthplace of Armand Fallières (1841-1931), President of the Republic (1906-1913) and President of the Senate (1899).  Staging post on the road to Santiago de Compostella.  Visit of : the church of St. Jean Baptiste (12th century), the attractive springs, the Cork Museum, archaeological section. T

Poudenas,a charming village alongside the river gélise  A charming village alongside the River Gélise. Superb tree-filled park.  Visit of : the 13th century church, the restored mill, the 13th century castle restored in the 16th century.

Discovery pittoresque village, "terre d'albret"  A picturesque village of half-timbered houses on a promontory.  Archaeological garden at the Mairie.  Panoramic views over the Landes forest.

Nérac,charming town on the banks of the baïse  This charming town on the banks of the Baïse was the fiefdom of the Albret family. Here Henri of Navarre, the future Henri IV, passed his childhood and he returned here in 1576. Under the influence of the " Gallant Green Knight's " mother and grandmother, the town became an important Protestant spiritual and cultural centre in the 16th century.  Visit of :  The Renaissance castle housing the Albret Museum.  The Garenne Royal Park, enlarged by Queen Margot, with its ancient trees.  The 18th century church of St Nicolas.  The Lecture Rooms  The House of Romase